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Curriculum Planning – Factors of consideration Learning experience learnt from other subjects Set priority for knowledge, concepts and skills Preference between breath and depth Students’ interest / weaknesses Characteristics of different modules Number of textbooks 12

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Trimming of existing curriculum The trouble of water – Too much and too little With a total area of about 9.6 million km², China is one of the largest countries in the world. Variations in relief, climatic and hydrological conditions are obvious in different parts of China. These physical variations, associated with large population size, uneven distribution of population and rapid economic growth, create various water problems in China. Through the study of this module, students can understand how the interplay of physical and human factors has led to floods and droughts in China. They will also understand the role of water pollution in aggravating the water shortage problem in China. In addition, the study of this module facilitates the development of various geographical skills, like reading and interpreting climatic graphs, contour maps and calculating slope gradient. This module also provides an excellent opportunity for students to prepare overlays of different geographical information of China to create an integrated GIS map for further analysis. Last but not least, this module provides a platform for students to know more about the physical environment and water problems of China, which in turn helps our students develop a sense of belonging to our nation. They will develop an eagerness to know more about China and show concern for the problems that China is facing. Essential learning elements 20

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Trimming of existing curriculum A number of specific examples are chosen to broaden students’ global perspective and enable them to have a better understanding of the water problem in other parts of the world and the various solutions adopted in different places to solve the problem. If students’ ability and interest allow, teachers can add a case study on how Singaporeans solve their water scarcity problem by various advanced technologies (e.g. using recycled water (NEWater) and desalinated water) and integrated water management strategies. Singapore’s expertise in managing its water challenge is a good example for our reference. For more able students, teachers can further extend the lesson to include case studies of water problems in Bangladesh and UK and understand the differences in water management between the less developed countries and more developed countries. Essential vs Extended Choice of specific examples 21

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Trimming of existing curriculum 1.Water problem in China – overall view 2.Concept of water cycle 3.Relief and major rivers in China 4.Flooding problem in China 5.Flooding in Bangladesh / UK The trouble of water – Too much and too little 22

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Exemplars for interface Fieldwork experience Skills of writing essay Progression of skills Bridging – what is geography Communication with other panel heads on the design of the integrated curriculumintegrated curriculum 25